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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,316.41, 14,236.66 and 5,600.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,316.41, 14,236.66 and 5,600.69 is: 7,728.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,316.41 : 14,236.66 = 5,600.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,316.41/14,236.66 = 5,600.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,316.41x = 14,236.66 × 5,600.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,316.41x = 79,735,119.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,735,119.30/10,316.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,728.96

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